need help with Queen ant ID

Help with identifying the species your ants

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DinoBoi4AntsLove
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Re: need help with Queen ant ID

Post: # 42070Post DinoBoi4AntsLove
Sun Jul 22, 2018 8:32 pm

Ok the first one is a Solenopsis carolinensis, and the last three are Formica rufa

TheRealAntMan
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Re: need help with Queen ant ID

Post: # 42075Post TheRealAntMan
Sun Jul 22, 2018 9:11 pm

Solenopsis carolinensis does not exist in outside of the US.
An ants' strength can be rivaled by few animals compared to relative body size.

TheRealAntMan
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Re: need help with Queen ant ID

Post: # 42076Post TheRealAntMan
Sun Jul 22, 2018 9:17 pm

Better pics with good lighting and measurements are required for a proper ID.
An ants' strength can be rivaled by few animals compared to relative body size.

ClashOwenBash
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Re: need help with Queen ant ID

Post: # 42115Post ClashOwenBash
Mon Jul 23, 2018 5:35 am

First one looks like a form of Myrmica
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PurdueEntomology
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Re: need help with Queen ant ID

Post: # 45973Post PurdueEntomology
Sun Jul 29, 2018 7:05 am

for a proper identifications clear close ups of dorsal/lateral sides would be helpful, at least in narrowing down the taxonomic designations....thanks

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